Temmuz 2010

Better to keep the oil in the sea

He also pointed out that Cyprus has also asked Lebanon to demarcate its maritime borders.

Lopez gig in north angers Greeks

The singer Jennifer Lopez has angered Greek Cypriots by agreeing to perform in north Cyprus.

Jennifer Lopez cancels northern Cyprus gig

Singer's planned performance at a luxury hotel triggered fury among Greeks accusing her of backing North Cyprus

Mostly from North to South

Despite all the calls of the government and businessmen, Turkish Cypriots go to South Cyprus for shopping.

Turkey, North Cyprus sign $450 mln water deal

Turkish and North cyprus authorities have signed a $450 million agreement to transport 75 million cubic meters of water from Turkey to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus annually.

E-books attracting more Turkish readers

Despite concerns about its effects on the sales of printed books, publishers are continuing to increase the number of Turkish books now being sold as e-books.

EKREM ERGIL TRNC'S famous personality buried yesterday with tears

Ekrem Ergil, the well known personality of TRNC was buried yesterday with heavy heart and tears. After the noon prayers in TRNC Ismail Safa Mosque he was buried in Nicosia cemetery.

Cypriot government planning to end the online gambling

The Cypriot government is planning to end the online gambling. The online gambling business has expanded in the recent times and legislation has been passed to stop it.

European Union population reached the half-a-billion mark in 2010

European Union's statistics agency, Eurostat, showed on Tuesday that the European Union's population has reached the half-a-billion mark at the beginning of the year.

Greek, Turkish Cypriots launch crime info exchange

A common information center on the separated island is set up by the Greek and Turkish Cypriot to plug the policing gap. It is a great step for Cyprus where police authorities of the Greek side does not communicate and criminals get a chance to escape from the prosecution.

Dimitris Hristofyas is very hopeful

Turkish Cypriots are likely to return to their property.

North Cyprus president urges deal by year-end

Marking the 36th anniversary of Turkey’s intervention in Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot President Derviş Eroğlu called for a peace deal on divided Cyprus by the year’s end Tuesday, warning that failure could wipe out the last chance of a settlement with the Greek Cypriots.

Two non-commissioned officers arrested in army explosives theft

The two non-commissioned officers were arrested late on Thursday night after the discovery of the break-in at the unit of Palodia, north of Limassol.

Cyprus won't be lead to recognize the independence of Kosovo- Cyprus foreign minister

The foreign Minister of Cyprus, Mr.Markos Kyprianou,on a meeting with top European diplomats on Monday....

North Cyprus President, Great Cypriot leader and UN Secretary meet on a dinner

TRNC President Dervis Eroglu and Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias will meet for the dinner today on Wednesday.

Cameron 'anger' at slow pace of Turkish EU negotiations

Mr. David Cameron, UK Prime minister has promised to fight for Turkey's membership of the European Union, by saying he is “angry" at the slow pace of negotiations.

Wednesday's meeting between the Cyprus leaders was very fruitful - Alexander Downer

Turkish Cyprus President Derviş Eroğlu said to the reporters that the meeting with Greek Cyprus administration leader Demetris Christofias on Wednesday was fruitful.

An alternative plan has been made in case of the failure in Cyprus reunification talks - North Cyprus Foreign Minister

The Foreign Minister Hüseyin Özgürgün,said on Wednesday that an alternative plan has been made in case of the failure in Cyprus reunification talks on "property issue".

Asil Nadir allowed bail in London

Asil Nadir, a British origins businessman who had been living in Turkish Cyprus since 1993 to avoid fraud charges, can be free during his trial, a British judge said.

Google Officially Enters the Energy Market

Google's entrance into the energy market has been a long time coming. Earlier this year, the Internet giant formed an energy subsidiary, dubbed "Google Energy", and soon afterwards

Turkeys Ziraat Bank opens 5th branch in north Cyprus

Turkey's state-run Ziraat Bankasi launched its fifth branch in the Turkish Cyprus.

Pegasus Airlines New Flights London, Istanbul and North Cyprus

Following the stoppage of Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) flights, Turkish Pegasus Airlines, has added new flights to their 2010 summer schedule from between London and Turkey and Northern Cyprus.

Row over Cyprus air control poses growing safety risk

A decade old dispute over the control of Cyprus airspace has again come into the limelight because of increasing safety risks.

Yasil Nadir reportedly wants to come back from North Cyprus to clear his name from 34 million pound fraud

Asil Nadir’s lawyers are supposed to appear before judge in order to apply for the bail to return to Britain. Nadir, 69, requests to come back from northern Cyprus to clear his name in context with the £34 million fraud allegations

Property sales in northern Cyprus have dropped by nearly 50 percent.

Dickson sign two-year deal with Famagusta makes Cyprus move

The Former Charlton striker Dickson has decided to move to Nea Salamis Famagusta after seeking out his contract at The Valley. The 25 year old Dickson has approved the deal of two year at Cypriot second division side. The player will visit Cyprus at the beginning of August.

Reggi Redding signs with Cyprus team

Reggi Redding, the former Villanova basket ball player has signed to play for Intercollege Etha Engomis, a team in Cyprus.

Cyprus is UK's second most visited island destinations for the summer of 2010

Cyprus, famous for its beautiful and appealing Greek and Turkish identities, is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The Visitors come here for spectacular sights and marvelous beaches of The Karpa Peninsula.

Cyprus Airway's request turned down by turkey

Turky has strongly turned out the request on Tuesday of the Cyprur Airways to open the air corridor for Greek Cypriot commercial planes.

North cyprus tourism hurt by bankruptacy

Tourism industry in northern Cyprus is facing a heavy blow after the bankruptcy of Cyprus Turkish Airlines. Tourisim representatives are saying that various airline companies have started using lamaca Airport in Greek Cyprus